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if you want to stay on the beach i would choose Isla Verde, they have great one bedroom condo/apts that they rent for 90-$100 per night. Without knowing your dates https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24708538?adults=2&check_in=2019-09-27&check_out=2019-09-28&source_impression_id=p3_1569341101_hEr7i%2BKPonObd5Lo
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I agree, if the forts are not your thing going to the beach and having drinks and an early dinner is not that bad either.
If you never went to the forts though, should be a stop and you will have a little of time of you disembark fast enough... 🙂
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I agree with El Morro its a great view, at that time of year you will need to hurry of the ship though El Morro is a 20-30 minute walk up hill depending how fast you walk. If money is not an issue, take a taxi 🙂
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17 hours ago, Badger Bob 1947 said:
Have you ever rented thru Airbnb or VRBO ? Any recommendation?
Yes i have and got sooo lucky with a 1 bedroom penthouse in Old San Juan. The only thing i would say with staying in Old San Juans apt is you can have issues with wifi ( thick walls) water pressure etc. If these things are 100% of importance to you then stay in a hotel. Remember it is an old city re built over and over again. Everything also depends what time of year and 1 day stays are obviously more expensive. I once stayed for a week in old town and went looking at many apts, they are all mostly similar it just comes down to what part of town you want to stay in. Very safe!
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On 7/1/2019 at 10:18 AM, thesmiths said:
Thank you, Checking the website they open at 5 PM?
I'll call them a week before. Love wings myself.
They do open earlier when there ar ebig games.
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On 6/21/2019 at 1:31 PM, thesmiths said:
Looking for a sports bar to watch an Eagles football game opening week in September.
Anyone recommend a place?
We're in port until 5 and it is a 1 o'clock start.
Figure the game will get over around 4:15 and enough time to Uber to the Ship.
September 8th.
Thank you !
I second The Brickhaus it is a real sports bar atmosphere and lots of TV's
But you cant go wrong with either one:) I just like Brickhaus wings....
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still time to visit the forts or a tour of San Juan and Old San Juan
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Right! I notice very few people talk about it and for the price i am shocked. Just renting umbrella and 2 chairs is $20.00 per couple, almost no where to by drinks or go to the bathroom, at least at a reasonable price. I like service and they do their best but walk along way for it, so i think ahead order my drinks at the beach with anticipation and im happy. The best is when they close the beach club and you enjoy the rest of your time on their roof top terrace, just a great view of Isla Verde beach
I found them by accident through a local friend who uses their beach day pass, it is cheaper than having lunch and drinks at any other location.
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26 minutes ago, jonsmom said:
The $29 per person include beach chairs and umbrellas? Do you recall how much a taxi was from cruise pier?
Yes it did, i would have taken the package with the meal but already had lunch and paid alot more. Email them they provide all that info to you:) But should be around $20.00 each way.
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14 hours ago, bunnyette said:
Hmm, I guess there will be people offering tours when we leave the ship...
Yes they do but it will be a simple drive through, i would plan ahead just because your with luggage.
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I too have done both, resort style is very different than being almost on your own. I do bounce back and forth depending how i feel:) I went back last year and Island Marketing changed to Isla Verde from Ocean park very close to the Marriot.
I guess it all comes down to price and how much you want to spend (half day was $29.00 PP with 4 drinks), i went in the afternoon and really enjoyed the view from the roof top terrace watching the sunset. No sun over the water but still beautiful colors.
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Why not tour with your luggage and get dropped of at the airport afterwards:)
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The streets of Old San Juan are cobble stones so crossing at intersections can be difficult i suggest always having help when doing it your scooter?wheel chair can become unstable.
The sidewalks are big enough for you to ride through most of the old city. When i was there someone who was crossing a street once going down the ramp of the sidewalk ( not sure what you cal the dip in the sidewalk for wheel chairs) fell over:)
But if you are not alone and keep this in mind you should be fine in most of the streets especially the major one Fortaleza. Seeing the fort is doable, take your time:)
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4 hours ago, jonsmom said:
Is there a website for Island Marketing? TIA
https://puertoricocruiseexcursions.com/excursion/san-juan-beach-break/
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all hotels are pretty much close to the pier if you want to stay on the beach then i suggest Isla Verde. I proffer it to Condado
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On 5/11/2019 at 2:43 PM, Sete Mares said:
Hello Cruisers,
I will be in San Juan next 5th of August aboard Celebrity Equinox with my wife. We already know San Juan and we just want to have some time to relax at beach. Our choice is Isla Verde beach. Someone can suggest a good spot to stay with chairs and umbrella?
Thanks in advance!
They rent chairs and umbrellas throughout the beach especially the beach street entrances. finding food, drinks and washrooms are sketchy and if you do, expensive. Try Island marketing beach package in PR, i also know that the Marriott sells a day pass if want resort and a pool style place. Done both and by fay the best value is the the package that Island marketing sells. But i do not have to be by the pool all day.
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4 hours ago, Super Curly said:
Thank you!
Your welcome, once you fill our the form they will send you more information.
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If you have never stayed in Old San Juan try it, next time stay at the beach. Both great ways to spend your time in SJ
Sheraton, Casa Blanca and el convento are great or try renting an apt.-
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Old San Juan is beautiful, if you want a tour i suggest a walking tour. Will not be as hot and nice.
If you do not wish for a tour walk around the old City is beautiful. Have a cafe con leche and dessert. Great walking city
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3 hours ago, Super Curly said:
Tour operator contact info?
Here it is, https://puertoricocruiseexcursions.com/excursions/puerto-rico-el-yunque-highlights-east-end-island-tour/
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7 hours ago, Super Curly said:
Our ship doesn't seem to offer a rainforest excursion with airport drop off. Do any of the tour companies offer this?
My tour was with an airport drop off with my luggage,
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On 3/30/2019 at 1:21 PM, jsickels said:
Anyone know of a post cruise excursion in San Juan that will drop off at a hotel? We aren’t flying out until Monday so would love to do an excursion on Sunday.
I have done a few different tours with Island Marketing. They tour you with your luggage and drop you off anywhere you want
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On 2/19/2019 at 7:07 PM, msbuttercuo said:
Hello, we have a cruise booked on Carnival Sunrise July 2019 with a stop in San Juan. We would like an excursion that would include a walking tour of Old San Juan and a beach stop. Looking for tour company recommendations. We are a family of 4~adults and teens and our stop in San Juan is 10:00am-5:00pm. Thank you😊
That would be 2 different tours not sure who would combine a tour like that.....
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90 min is plenty of time to walk, experience the fort and walk back.
Old San Juan
in San Juan, PR
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Yes you can make the forts stay open till 6pm half the year during the winter months. Mostly everything will be open 🙂